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lithium

The correct spelling is lithium.

How to pronounce lithium

/ˈlɪθi.əm/
noun

IPA: /ˈlɪθi.əm/

Say it like: Lit-hiu-m

The correct spelling is lithium. The simplest alkali metal, the lightest solid element, and the third lightest chemical element (symbol Li) with an atomic number of 3. It is a soft, silvery metal.

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Definition

noun

  1. 1.The simplest alkali metal, the lightest solid element, and the third lightest chemical element (symbol Li) with an atomic number of 3. It is a soft, silvery metal.
  2. 2.A single atom of this element.
  3. 3.Lithium carbonate or other preparations of lithium metal used to treat manic depression and bipolar disorders.
  4. 4.A lithium battery.

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